The
winners of Burnham and Highbridge's annual Christmas lights competition
have received their prizes this week.

The
winners were invited along to a meeting of the Town Council this
week to receive their cups and prizes from the councillors who
judged the contest.

Cllrs
Paul Young and Martin Cox visited scores of displays across the
two towns last month before picking the winners. In Burnham, the
best house award went to Andy and Liz Gardner at 10 Rectory Road
while the runner-up was Fay Donnellan at 52 Broadhurst Gardens.
In Highbridge, the best house award went to Sharon Bowcott at
25 Smith Way with the runner-up Darren Bird at 25 South Avenue.

The
award for the best group of illuminated houses went to Wordsworth
Close in Burnham. First place in the best-decorated business category,
judged by Kate Lawson and John Parkes, went to Secret World in
Burnham's Victoria Street, while the runner-up was Back 2 Bikes
at 15 Market Street in Highbridge.

A
spokeswoman added: "The Town Council were pleased there were
more entries than ever in 2015 and thank those who took part."

Pictured:
Town Council Clerk Denise Emery with Cllr Paul Young, Cllr John
Parkes and several of the winners at this week's awards presentation

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